Coach Cory Moore gets a step closer to the NFL.

Coach Cory Moore coaches spring football practice on May 14. This summer Moore is lined up to help coach the Jacksonville Jaguars. “I think it’s a dream come true; it’s really a blessing. I mean I got an opportunity that most high school coaches never get. I’m really excited,” said Moore. - AARON GRAHAM | SNN

By JALON EDWARDS

SNN Staff Writer

Lakewood head football coach Cory Moore will be busy this summer – including a stint working for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early in the summer, Moore will travel to three universities, working as an offensive coach: on June 5 he will be at Florida State; on June 12 he will be at Notre Dame University; and on June 16, he will travel to University of Alabama.

Then Moore goes to Austin, Texas, on June 18, where he will be the linebacker’s coach for the USA football team.

Finally, on July 25, Moore will go to Jacksonville to intern as the assistant special teams coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moore played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings and has always wanted to coach at the NFL level, he said.

“This is my journey … or quest to becoming an NFL coach,” Moore said.

Moore will not get paid while he works for the Jaguars, but he said getting experience is worth more. Moore said his family will not attend, and his living and food expenses will be covered by the coaching program.

Moore will be out for parts of Lakewood football practice in July and August, but other coaches will cover for him, he said.

“I think he will come back with different (ideas),” Lakewood wide receiver Rodney Adams said.

Adams, a junior, will also be in Texas to play in the USA vs. the World football game, and will be in Austin from June 26 to July 8, training at the University of Texas.

-SNN Staff Writers Katie Blevins and Ben Effiom contributed to this story.